All-in-one import automation platform Transforming Ocean Carrier’s import departments into profit centers and simplifying business for their importing customers. Challenges addressed by Flowfox: Manual import processes Manual processes done by unencrypted emails are insecure, produce a high workload, lead to errors as well as result in unnecessary costs, a lot of waiting time and lack of transparency for the Importing Party and the Ocean Carrier. Missing & late data Unknown drop-off depots and dates lead to poor equipment control and unnecessary empty repositioning. Additionally, terminals often are not aware of the next mode of transport and the pick-up date before the container discharge, leading to unnecessary costs. Unused sales opportunities Currently, import processes are simply being performed. Services are not available within the current process, leading to missed revenue opportunities. Import Automation with Flowfox: Container Release Container releases can be fully automated and is the base for all further automation, cost savings and revenue generation. Real time container release and real time status visibility will be enabled to the Importing Party and dead freights are avoided. Container Reuse Reuses can be requested from the Importing Party and automatically processed. Drop-off Change Drop-off changes can be requested from the Importing Party and automatically processed. C/H Instructions For carriers haulage shipments the detailed instructions like place of delivery or delivery times can be queried and submitted through Flowfox. Dem, Det & Storage Contracts and rates can be managed. Individual fees can be calculated, displayed to the customer, invoiced and collected. Data Generation Valuable data can be generated to make the supply chain more efficient. The drop-off depot and date can reduce empty repositioning for the Ocean Carrier. A timely known next mode of transport and gate-out date can reduce container moves at the terminal.